Author: Mikesportz

2024 was the year of the running back. In the collegiate game, Ashton Jeanty took the nation by storm. The Boise State back had a historic campaign, finishing a close second in the Heisman race and carrying his squad to the College Football Playoff. At the next level, the likes of Derrick Henry, Josh Jacobs, and Saquon Barkley all joined and transformed new teams, with the latter nearly breaking the rushing record and eventually capturing the Lombardi trophy. This resurgence will not go unnoticed by front offices. Organizations have to be desperate to replicate this success and look to free…

The Houston Rockets’ resurgence under Ime Udoka continues to turn heads, and now the first-year head coach has another accolade to show for it. The NBA announced that Udoka has been named Western Conference Coach of the Month for January, marking the fifth time he has won the award in just 13 months as a head coach. Udoka led the Rockets to an 11-4 record in January, the best winning percentage in the Western Conference (.733) and the second-best in the NBA. Even more impressive, nine of those 15 games were on the road, where Houston went 7-2, including statement…

The Houston Rockets are set to get a major boost to their lineup, as forward Jabari Smith Jr. is officially cleared to return after missing 22 games with a broken hand. Head coach Ime Udoka confirmed the news, signaling the end of Smith’s longest injury absence of his career. Smith last played on Jan. 1, when he scored 12 points in a 110-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Just a few days later, he suffered the injury during a shootaround, forcing him to weigh the possibility of surgery. It’s been hard,” Smith admitted. “This is the first time in…

The biggest reason why Arch Manning didn’t sign with Alabama could be the reason the Crimson Tide won’t land elite QBs in the future When quarterback Arch Manning committed to the Texas Longhorns in the summer of 2022, it came as a bit of a surprise to college football fans. Manning committed to Texas over Alabama, Georgia, Clemson, LSU, and Virginia. At the time, Texas was coming off a 5-7 season in Steve Sarkisian’s first year as the Longhorns’ head coach. Alabama and Georgia were viewed by many as the favorites for Manning due to their annual standing as legitimate…

Good News: Netflix Prepares to Release Highly-Awaited Documentary Series on Houston Rockets… Good news for Houston Rockets fans! Netflix is preparing to release a highly-anticipated documentary series on the team, although details are scarce. While we wait for more information, let’s take a look at some of the Rockets’ most memorable moments and what we can expect from the documentary series. The Houston Rockets have a rich history in the NBA, with two back-to-back championships in 1994 and 1995. These championships were led by Hakeem Olajuwon, one of the greatest centers in NBA history. The team’s success during this period…

Oklahoma Legend Shares WARNING About Sooners Spring Game Hosts John Williams and Jay Smith dissect the significance of spring games, referencing insights from Texas Longhorns’ Steve Sarkesian and former Sooner Gerald McCoy Oklahoma football has been one of the leaders during the coronavirus pandemic, and now the Sooners are doing something, again, before anyone else. After the NCAA approved of the waiver, Oklahoma’s first game was moved up one week to Aug. 29. That allowed the Sooners to begin practice, but practices have come to a stop. We decided it’s best to give our players some time off,”…

High-Stakes SEC Showdown with March Madness Implications as Texas A&M Takes on Tennessee As the college basketball season inches closer to Selection Sunday, all eyes will be on Texas this weekend for a SEC battle between No. 7 Texas A&M and No. 6 Tennessee. This high-stakes matchup will serve as a crucial test for both programs, offering insight into their strengths and weaknesses as March Madness looms. A Rematch with Big Implications The last time these two teams met was around this time last year, and once again, both are vying for deep postseason runs. Tennessee, fresh off an Elite…

He’ll have the ability to take us to another level here’: Yzerman talks hiring McLellan as head coach, changes behind Red Wings’ bench Lalonde and Boughner relieved of duties after two-plus seasons with Detroit DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings made their first in-season coaching change in almost four decades on Thursday morning, naming Todd McLellan as the 29th head coach in franchise history alongside Trent Yawney as an assistant coach. Additionally, the club announced head coach Derek Lalonde and associate coach Bob Boughner were relieved of their duties. Speaking to the media before Friday’s morning skate at Little…

Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McClellan talks leadership, his expectations for players Todd McClellan, who took over as the Red Wings head coach in January, spoke with CBS News Detroit sports anchor Rachel Hopmayer about his new role and how he plans to take the team to the next level. DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings made their first in-season coaching change in almost four decades on Thursday morning, naming Todd McLellan as the 29th head coach in franchise history alongside Trent Yawney as an assistant coach. Additionally, the club announced head coach Derek Lalonde and associate coach…

2024-25 NHL Power Rankings At 4 Nations Break: Detroit Red Wings, Dallas Stars Rise; Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey Devils Fall With the 2024-25 NHL season set to resume after a two-week break for the 4 Nations tournament and the trade deadline two weeks away from Friday, it serves as a point to assess where teams stand. NoVa Caps does their third power rankings of the regular season: (⬆️Up, ⬇️Down, ➡️No Change represent spaces moved since power rankings from the holiday break): San Jose lost their final four (0-3-1) and 10 of their last 11 (1-9-1). The Sharks give up the…